Artifact: Release Notes
 Release Notes |
The Release Notes describe the particularities of a certain product release. |
| Worker: | System Tester, Technical Writer |
| Enclosed in: | End-User Support Material |
| Template: | Word template |
Purpose 
The purpose of the Release Notes is to describe the release.
Brief
Outline
1. About This Release
Version information, what the release consists of, documentation, licensing, and so
on.
2. Compatible Products
Information on software that interact with the system - compatible versions.
3. Upgrading
Installation, data conversion from information produced by earlier versions, and so
on.
4. New Features
5. Known Bugs and Limitations
With workarounds.
Timing
To capture the latest information Release Notes are prepared right before the product is released.
Responsibility
The system tester or technical writer is responsible for writing the Release Notes.
